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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was brought out 18 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G700SE grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A230

 G700SE A230 
ReleasedOctober 2010May 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A230 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A230

 G700SE A230 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE and the A230.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A230 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and A230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G700SE will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer G700SE will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony A230
29
manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony A230 Street photography factors
51
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (307g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony A230 Sports photography highlights
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A230
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-10-13 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $569